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Physical Activity ResearcherWhy Supervisors Should Get a Coach for Their PhD Students? Dr Richard Huysmans (Pt2)Dr Richard Huysmans is driven by the challenge of building outstanding careers beyond the PhD. He knows what it takes to transition out of academia, into entrepreneurship, having done so himself. He has helped 100s of researchers, and is equally adept at building grant success, growing collaboration, engaging industry & obtaining funding. His strategic approach brings the research and business sectors together to ensure careers have impact.
He works with researchers & entrepreneurs in roles such as Research Manager, Centre & Institute Director, Deputy & Pro Vice-Chancellor of Research & Faculty Manager. Recent projects have included building research teams, translating research into...2022-02-2736 min
Physical Activity ResearcherDoing a PhD: How to Overcome the Most Common Challenges? Academic Career Coach Dr Richard Huysmans (Pt1)Dr Richard Huysmans is driven by the challenge of building outstanding careers beyond the PhD. He knows what it takes to transition out of academia, into entrepreneurship, having done so himself. He has helped 100s of researchers, and is equally adept at building grant success, growing collaboration, engaging industry & obtaining funding. His strategic approach brings the research and business sectors together to ensure careers have impact.
He works with researchers & entrepreneurs in roles such as Research Manager, Centre & Institute Director, Deputy & Pro Vice-Chancellor of Research & Faculty Manager. Recent projects have included building research teams, translating research into...2022-02-2038 min
Dr. Richard Huysmans' PodcastLooking for WorkLooking for work is one of the hardest career activities you will do. Despite the so-called resilience of researchers and being used to grant or journal rejections – the job-hunting process can take things to the next level. Richard went through some key aspects when looking for work. He covered a process you can follow. He also talked about some things within the process that might be new or news to you.2021-10-0649 min
Dr. Richard Huysmans' PodcastWriting Your Resume (Sep 2021)No matter what you want to do or become, you’ll need to write a resume. Versions will end up in grants. Versions will end up on websites. Versions will be submitted to promotion panels. Versions will be sent to prospective employers. In this workshop, Richard helped you work out what should be include and what should be avoided. He also talked about strategies that can help you write a better, more accurate and comprehensive resume – EVERY TIME.2021-09-2244 min
Dr. Richard Huysmans' PodcastCareer Planning StrategiesSo much of our lives are planned. School. University. Further study. Marriage. Birth. Heck, even death and funerals are planned. But how many of you plan your career? How many of you have an idea of what you want to be in your career in 5 or 10 years? In this workshop, Richard guides you through 3 different approaches to help plan your career. And they’re useful regardless of your desire to do more study; stay in academia; or look for other options.2021-09-0845 min
Dr. Richard Huysmans' PodcastLeaving Academia (Aug 2021)The famous line from the song Hotel California, “You can check out but you can never leave” applies to so many things. Academia is one of them. Leaving seems so hard for so many reasons. You’ve invested lots of time, effort and money. You’re passionate about research and the work you do. You love the people. But, when 95% of all PhD graduates end up outside an academic research career, leaving is inevitable. In this workshop, Richard went through what he did to leave academia. He also covered what others have done in the recent past to leave.2021-08-2547 min
Dr. Richard Huysmans' PodcastMaking Most of Your Conference Presentation (Aug 2021)Although COVID changed the way we conference, presenting at an in-person, virtual or mixed conference is still one of the best ways to grow your research skills. It is also one of the best ways to grow your network. And with so much of what we do reliant on networks, it is important to make the most of these kinds of opportunities. In this workshop, Richard went through some of the things you can do to help make your next conference presentation a success – beyond the individual presentation itself.2021-08-1131 min
Dr. Richard Huysmans' PodcastThe You Project No. 459 - Becoming an Older StudentThis episode is all about returning to study at any level (certificate, diploma, advanced diploma, degree or post grad.) irrespective of your academic background, perceived aptitude for study or level of confidence (it will grow). Dr Richard Huysmans shares some thoughts, ideas, tips and strategies for opening the door to some later-in-life learning (whether you’re 27 or 77).2021-06-041h 13
Dr. Richard Huysmans' PodcastAsk Me Anything - Apr 21, 2021In this AMA edition, Richard answers questions he received online. He covers topics about making PhD progress, the changing nature of your research questions whether you refer yourself as a PhD candidate or student on your resume, how batching your work (and pomodoros), and increasing your productivity. Finally, he posted a question asking students to rate their PhD. With a rating in mind, what they think about? What they like to: - Change - Stay the same - Do more of2021-04-2608 min
Dr. Richard Huysmans' PodcastHave Empathy for YourselfCOVID-19 is throwing everything into chaos. And, there are lots of articles and videos focused on being productive in spite of all that. I've written and published my share. BUT - it is okay to have an off day, week or month. So, have empathy for yourself. Getting through is enough. You'll have time on the other side of this to get productive.Link to transcript: https://www.drrichardhuysmans.com/have-empathy-for-yourself/2021-01-0502 min
Dr. Richard Huysmans' PodcastHow Will I know If My PhD Topic Is a Good One?PhD students regularly stress of selecting the "right" topic. But it is not something that you can know when you start. The important thing is to recognise that each change you make to your original idea is likely to increase the time it takes to complete your PhD.Link to transcript: https://www.drrichardhuysmans.com/how-will-i-know-if-my-phd-topic-is-a-good-one/2020-12-2400 min
Dr. Richard Huysmans' PodcastAre You Really Networking?Networking is essential to career success. Yet, we often overlook the easy networking opportunities right in front of us - learning about and knowing the people you are studying with. Watch the video and read the blog https://www.drrichardhuysmans.com/are-you-really-networking/Link to transcript: https://www.drrichardhuysmans.com/are-you-really-networking-2/2020-12-2300 min
Dr. Richard Huysmans' PodcastThinking about Writing Your CVWhat kind of CV do you have? Is it one for industry? One for academia? Do you have many?Link to transcript: https://www.drrichardhuysmans.com/thinking-about-writing-your-cv/2020-12-2101 min
Dr. Richard Huysmans' PodcastConnect - Book ReviewA great book to help people get started on LinkedIn.Link to transcript: https://www.drrichardhuysmans.com/connect-book-review/2020-12-2101 min
Dr. Richard Huysmans' PodcastFour Tips to Increase Citations and Industry Uptake of Your WorkWant to increase the citations of your work? Try: 1. Long descriptive titles. 2. Promoting it on social media. 3. Let the authors you cite know about your work. 4. Write multi-author papers. 5. Repeat! Read more (https://www.drrichardhuysmans.com/nine-ways-to-increase-awareness-and-citations-of-your-research-work/) or watch the video.Link to transcript: https://www.drrichardhuysmans.com/four-tips-to-increase-citations-and-industry-uptake-of-your-work/2020-12-1802 min
Dr. Richard Huysmans' PodcastFinancial Management Accounting for In-kindAccounting and managing in-kind contributions is one of the hardest things that a research centre manager has to do. There's no easy solution - but you could try regular updates in meetings.Link to transcript: https://www.drrichardhuysmans.com/financial-management-accounting-for-in-kind/2020-12-1700 min
Dr. Richard Huysmans' PodcastSix Ways to Increase Your ResilienceWe are told we need to be resilient and that we need to develop our resilience, but how? Here I cover 6 strategies: 1. Catch your thoughts. 2. Analyse your thoughts. 3. Be mindful. 4. Be grateful. 5. Have a diverse life. 6. Know your values and live in alignment with them.Link to transcript: https://www.drrichardhuysmans.com/six-ways-to-increase-your-resilience-2/2020-12-1603 min
Dr. Richard Huysmans' PodcastSix Steps to Building Your WebsiteBuilding a website is easy - but there's lots that might confuse so... In six steps: 1. Choose a domain name (your name is easiest). 2. Register with an all-in-one provider (they'll register the name, host the website and provide a content management system). 3. Decide on what you will cover/focus on. Just research? Or teaching and other stuff as well? 4. Create the content. 5. Publish it! 6. Promote it (in your email signature, university web page, and on your business card).Link to transcript: https://www.dr...2020-12-1501 min
Dr. Richard Huysmans' PodcastSocial Media in Research and Why LinkedIn is BestThere are lots of social media options available these days. The popular ones being Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Academics have tended to use Twitter, but I think LinkedIn is better in many situations.Link to transcript: https://www.drrichardhuysmans.com/social-media-in-research-and-why-linkedin-is-best-2/2020-12-1404 min
Dr. Richard Huysmans' PodcastFive Streams of Work to Transition intoSometimes your current role is not exactly what you want to do in life or at the moment. And, in those cases it may seem like there are not many options. But, in reality there are lots. Most don't require retraining. And most can be trialed via/within your current role.Link to transcript: https://www.drrichardhuysmans.com/five-streams-of-work-to-transition-into-2/2020-12-1103 min
Dr. Richard Huysmans' PodcastHaving Tough Conversations with Your SupervisorNo matter how well your PhD progresses, no matter how good a relationship you (think you) have with your supervisor(s), at some point there’ll be a need for a tough conversation. It could be about publication authorship. It could be about experimental design. It could be about grant writing, or thesis submission or leaving academia. Whatever the topic, in this workshop, I’ll go through some strategies you can use to make these conversations easier. But, don’t be fooled, no matter what, they’ll never be easy.2020-12-1046 min
Dr. Richard Huysmans' PodcastThe Craft of Research - Book ReviewThe Craft of Research 3rd Edition by Booth, Colomb & WilliamsLink to transcript: https://www.drrichardhuysmans.com/the-craft-of-research-book-review/2020-12-0702 min
The Cooks CommunityDr Richard Huysmans | PhD Career CoachWelcome to the Cook 'N' Goals show, today we talk to Dr Richard Huysmans, speaker, author and mentor who is passionate about building outstanding careers for PhD students after graduation. We discuss his PhD journey and early career at Monash, the problems with academic research, his current practice focused on career coaching and the services he offers. You can get a copy of his book Connect the Docs: A Guide to Getting Industry Partners as An Academic by emailing me thecookscommunity@hotmail.com - Enjoy. His website https://www.drrichardhuysmans.com/
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Dr. Richard Huysmans' PodcastTwitter for ResearchersFor whatever reason, I feel like researchers jumped on Twitter like a shopper desperate for toilet paper during social distancing. But, if like me you’re still not sure what the fuss over twitter (or toilet paper) was about, or If you want to know about more about the platform this workshop is for you. I’ll present current usage stats for the platform, the kinds of people using it, what they use it for and when. It’ll be all you need to know to start building your Twitter content strategy. And yes, you can set up separate “work” an...2020-12-0346 min
Dr. Richard Huysmans' PodcastThree Tips for Writing Grants FasterThree tips for writing grants faster:- Pre-write sections- Plan writing the specific grant- Re-apply if/when you are unsuccessfulLink to transcript: https://www.drrichardhuysmans.com/three-tips-for-writing-grants-faster/2020-11-2602 min
Dr. Richard Huysmans' PodcastLeveraging Your Conference Presentation for Career SuccessOther than social media, conference presentations are likely the largest audience you can present your work to. And, let’s be honest, you could have had a barbecue during COVID19 with all of your research-related followers and not violated social distancing laws. So conferences are huge opportunities. But, so much of the focus is on the presentation and the data, when in actual fact you should be focused on getting connections. Connections that could be collaborators. Connections that could be employers. Connections that could be mentors. I’ll go through some simple things you can do as part of prep...2020-11-2637 min
Dr. Richard Huysmans' PodcastSmart Work - Book ReviewI read Dermot's book - here are my thoughts.Link to full transcript, you can find it here: https://www.drrichardhuysmans.com/smart-work-book-review/2020-11-2002 min
Dr. Richard Huysmans' PodcastFacebook for ResearchersFor whatever reasons, I feel like researchers have steered away from Facebook as a research-communication medium. I’m not sure why. Maybe timing? Or how it grew? Regardless, I think it has HEAPS to offer. In fact, if you are thinking of promoting your research on a social media platform, Facebook should be at the top of your list. So, If you’re thinking of setting up a Facebook account (and I know you now are) this podcast is for you. I’ll present current usage stats for the platform, the kinds of people using it, what they use it for...2020-11-1945 min
Dr. Richard Huysmans' PodcastQ&A from BSc StudentsAt a careers session at Monash University, I got asked some really great questions. So, I thought I'd ask and answer them again here so everyone can benefit.Link to full transcript, you can find it here: https://www.drrichardhuysmans.com/qa-from-bsc-students-2/2020-11-1310 min
Dr. Richard Huysmans' PodcastTwenty Questions for Humans - Book ReviewI read Craig's book - here are my thoughts.Link to full transcript, you can find it here: https://www.drrichardhuysmans.com/twenty-questions-for-humans-book-review/2020-11-1305 min
Dr. Richard Huysmans' PodcastAtomic Habits - Book ReviewI read James' book. Here I my thoughts.Link to full transcript, you can find it here: https://www.drrichardhuysmans.com/atomic-habits-book-review/2020-11-1301 min
Dr. Richard Huysmans' PodcastSelecting a PhD TopicOne of the most overlooked steps in the PhD process is topic selection. I’ll go through how potential applicants might choose a topic. Importantly, I’ll also look at factors that influence topic such as where you live, where you are willing to study and what your background is. If you’re thinking of doing a PhD attend. And, even if you have already chosen a topic attend – there’ll be stuff in here you can apply even if your enrolled.2020-11-1236 min
Dr. Richard Huysmans' PodcastInstagram for ResearchersIf you’re thinking of setting up an Instagram account and what to use it to communicate your research, this podcast is for you. I’ll present current usage stats for the platform, the kinds of people using it, what they use it for, and when. It’ll be all you need to know to start building your Instagram content strategy. And yes, you can set up separate “work” and “personal” accounts.2020-11-0546 min
Dr. Richard Huysmans' PodcastUsing MS Word to Write Your ThesisSo often I hear “What program should I use to write my thesis?”. And like photographers say, the best camera is the one you have with you, the best program to write your thesis with is the one you have. Most people have MS Word. Yet, many overlook it for other programs (e.g. Scrivener). Or worse, they persist with MS Word but don’t use all of the available functionality.2020-10-2945 min
Dr. Richard Huysmans' PodcastLinkedIn for ResearchersLinkedIn is essential for research success in the 21st century. As well as go through the three different ways researchers should be using LinkedIn – positioning, promotion, partnerships.2020-10-2248 min
Dr. Richard Huysmans' PodcastWriting Your CVCOVID19 has impacted us all in many ways. For some, it has meant a shift in research focus. Our workload has increased. Funding has increased. It’s a case of all hands on deck. However, for most work has shifted. So you might think it is time to find a new job, or perhaps you just want to ensure your CV is up-to-date. There are many types of CV – academic, industry, grant.2020-10-1557 min
Dr. Richard Huysmans' PodcastFour Apps That I UseFour apps that I use to help me run my practice. Gmail (but maybe moving to Outlook). Hubspot for managing customers, clients and collaborators. ASANA to manage projects, and tasks. Evernote for taking notes and capturing business card details.Link to full transcript, you can find it here: https://www.drrichardhuysmans.com/four-apps-that-i-use-2/2020-10-0602 min
Dr. Richard Huysmans' PodcastA Day in the LifeWhat does a day look like for me? In this video I provide a quick run down.Link to full transcript, you can find it here: https://www.drrichardhuysmans.com/a-day-in-the-life-2/2020-10-0601 min
Dr. Richard Huysmans' PodcastSkills for Beyond My PhDThere are many skills that I developed during my PhD that have been useful beyond it. In this video I go through several, as well as suggest some things you could do to prepare for your life beyond your PhD or current role.Link to full transcript, you can find it here: https://www.drrichardhuysmans.com/skills-for-beyond-my-phd-2/2020-10-0502 min
Dr. Richard Huysmans' PodcastDangers of a PhD Outside AcademiaIs a PhD dangerous outside academia? Potentially - we have problems for every solution. Not to mention an potentially over analytical and over critical mindset....Link to full transcript, you can find it here: https://www.drrichardhuysmans.com/dangers-of-a-phd-outside-academia-2/2020-10-0501 min
Dr. Richard Huysmans' PodcastI Answer the Question What NextWhat do I do? I help people getting a PhD or those who already have a PhD answer the question "What next?".Link to full transcript, you can find it here: https://www.drrichardhuysmans.com/i-answer-the-question-what-next-2/2020-10-0202 min
Dr. Richard Huysmans' PodcastThree Grant Writing TipsThree grant writing tips: (1) know the policy context for the grant or proposal you are writing. (2) Prepare early. Know what you want to do before you write the application. Maintain an up-to-date version of this information. (3) Get a non-expert reviewer to review your grant. They'll find the areas of implied knowledge or jargon that others people won't understand.Link to full transcript, you can find it here: https://www.drrichardhuysmans.com/three-grant-writing-tips-2/2020-10-0202 min
Dr. Richard Huysmans' PodcastTelling People About Your PlansIf you really want to make something a success - e.g. moving from academia to industry - tell people your plans. It'll (1) make you accountable; and (2) help you get access to new opportunities from the people you tell and as you improve the way you express your message.Link to full transcript, you can find it here: https://www.drrichardhuysmans.com/telling-people-about-your-plans/2020-10-0101 min
Dr. Richard Huysmans' PodcastThree Things That Set Me Up to Transition Out of AcademiaHow did I transition from academia to self-employed? In this video I cover the "insurance" I had, the people that supported me and the experiences that facilitated my success.TranscriptWhen I left academia, there were a few things that I felt really helped me. At the time they weren't things that are necessarily deliberate, but now, looking back, I can see their value.....Link to full transcript, you can find it here: https://www.drrichardhuysmans.com/three-things-that-set-me-up-to-transition-out-of-academia-2/2020-10-0104 min
Dr. Richard Huysmans' PodcastTranslation and Funding LinkedInHow and why LinkedIn is such a powerful tool for establishing research collaborations with industry partners.TranscriptOn the surface, it might not seem like a company such as the Royal District Nursing Service or what are now known as Bolton Clark might have much in common with say a mining company...Link to full transcript, you can find it here: https://www.drrichardhuysmans.com/translation-and-funding-linkedin-2/2020-09-3001 min
Dr. Richard Huysmans' PodcastFive Points of PhD Program FailureIn this audio, I cover off five different points of failure within PhD programs and how you might address them.TranscriptIn the work that I do, I'm often asked to help build PhD programs. As a result, I've done a fair bit of work research into published research or looking at the published research around what makes a good PhD program, and conversely what could cause a PhD program to fail......Link to full transcript, you can find it here: https://www.drrichardhuysmans.com/five-points-of-phd-program-failure-2/2020-09-3005 min
Dr. Richard Huysmans' PodcastExperiences for Beyond Your PhDAs a PhD student you should always be thinking about what next. In this video I cover four things that helped me beyond my PhD. For me they were: 1. The PhD itself. My line of work means I need to have empathy with researchers. My PhD helps me do that. 2. Mentors. From across the range of life and experiences. Family and friends (not in academia) were always helpful. As well as people at my part-time work place (department store). 3. A Job. Demonstrating that I was employable but also giving me selling skills (I had...2020-09-2904 min
Dr. Richard Huysmans' PodcastCorrect LanguageShort video about correct language to use for effective communication.TranscriptWhat language do you use to communicate your work. Is it complex? Is there jargon?....Link to full transcript, you can find it here: https://www.drrichardhuysmans.com/correct-language-2/2020-09-2900 min
Dr. Richard Huysmans' PodcastTwo Things to Help Write Your Thesis FasterOn this 30 second audio, Richard give 2 tips on writing thesis faster.TranscriptTwo things to help writing your thesis faster:The first. Plan your thesis structure outline etc.....Link to full transcript, you can find it here:https://www.drrichardhuysmans.com/two-things-to-help-write-your-thesis-faster-2/2020-09-2800 min
Dr. Richard Huysmans' PodcastFour Things That Got Me HereFour things that got me out of my academic career and onto the path of an entrepreneur. From mentors, to networks,, to work experience, to empathy with academics. Oh, not to mention a barking dog and car trying to start...TranscriptFour things that got me where I am today. I guess the first thing to really know is that my PhD gave me the experience doing research. The credibility with researchers to some extent. I know about the life of an academic.....Link to full transcript, you can find...2020-09-2801 min
Dr. Richard Huysmans' PodcastPhD Program Failure - Lack of StudentsOne of the biggest problems in a PhD program is lack of students. More students means greater peer support. More students also means many events and activities are more cost effective (or less dollars per student).TranscriptQuick tip. If you're building a PhD program, don't be scared of having a large number of students......Link to full transcript, you can find it here:https://www.drrichardhuysmans.com/phd-program-failure-lack-of-students-2/2020-09-2500 min
Dr. Richard Huysmans' PodcastSuit Coat or Lab Coat?Knowing what you want to do - at any stage in life - is hard. In this video I talk about how I made the decision to switch from an academic career to a non-academic career. I also cover some of the things that made it possible/easier both as a PhD student, as well as earlier in life.Transcript:Suit coat or lab coat?That was always going to be a big question for me. Looking back, I can see that from an early age I had been an...2020-09-2501 min
Dr. Richard Huysmans' PodcastChoosing a Social Media ChannelSo someone said to you “you should be on LinkedIn”. And now that’s all you can think about. Or, all of your academic friends are on Twitter. Or perhaps you are wondering what TikTok is all about.2020-09-2445 min
Dr. Richard Huysmans' PodcastDoing More with Grant MoneyFunding for research is hard to come by at the best of times. But like a rubber band you want to be able to stretch your money to cover as much as possible.2020-09-1745 min
Dr. Richard Huysmans' PodcastTaking Advantage of International Ranking SchemesSometimes working in an academic institution can feel like a tug-of-war. With competing priorities pulling in multiple different directions. However, there are a small number of cases when you can get priorities to align. One such case is the use of international university ranking schemes. I’ll recap how various schemes calculate their rankings and then take a look at the actions individual researchers can take to make the most of the situation.2020-09-1026 min
Dr. Richard Huysmans' PodcastAn Introduction to University Ranking SchemesUniversity ranking schemes are like stars – there are lots around, but we really only pay attention to the ones that are the brightest. And like stars, there are small number of ranking schemes that have a disproportionally large impact on our lives. For example – did you know some governments base funding decisions on ranking schemes? Or that certain universities are precluded from support due to their international ranking? Or that Instagram influencers are encouraging their followers to look at ranking schemes as a way to select a university to attend?2020-09-0335 min
Dr. Richard Huysmans' PodcastBuilding Multi-University CollaborationsEven though the Nobel Prizes cannot be awarded to teams; even though students cannot be supervised by researchers from multiple universities; even though systems prevent data sharing outside organisations; there’s an expectation that collaboration – across universities – happens. So, how do you go about these collaborations when so much of the system and process makes collaborations difficult?2020-08-2722 min
Dr. Richard Huysmans' PodcastSetting up a Successful Partnership with IndustryIt is one thing to find an industry partner – but how do you set up a successful partnership? How do you turn a good idea into something that works on paper and then works in real life? What parts are important to get right at the start, and what can be figured out as you go?2020-08-2032 min
Dr. Richard Huysmans' PodcastHow to Find Industry PartnersIndustry partners are an essential part of academic research in the 21st century. If the moniker was “publish or perish” it is now “partner AND publish or perish”. But, where do you find these partners? Who are they? What if your research seems to not lend itself to industry partners?2020-08-1339 min
Dr. Richard Huysmans' PodcastPositioning Yourself as An ExpertWithout doubt, academic researchers are experts in their field. But, in so many cases non-academics are selected as experts. Experts when it comes to talking to the media. Experts when it comes to acting on panels. Experts when it comes to consulting. So, if you’re interested in being positioned as an expert – how do you do it? How can you become a go to person in your area of expertise?2020-08-0640 min
Dr. Richard Huysmans' PodcastThe Changing Nature of Academic ResearchAcademic research is still, fundamentally, about publishing good research and getting grants to fund good research. However, “publishing” is now a very broad term. And “grants” can come from almost anywhere.2020-07-3022 min
Dr. Richard Huysmans' PodcastBecoming a Successful ResearcherWanting to and being a successful academic researcher are two different things. Richard takes a look at what academic success looks like and what you’ll need to do to get there.2020-07-2323 min
Dr. Richard Huysmans' PodcastWhy Become a ResearcherIf you’re doing a PhD you may well be thinking you’d like to become an academic researcher. But that is not the only option available to you.2020-07-0937 min
Dr. Richard Huysmans' PodcastUsing Social Media to Translate Your ResearchIf you’re not on social media, you are not translating your research – it is as simple as that. But, being on social media doesn’t mean you are translating your research. There are so many scenarios and alternatives within each option it can be paralysing to even make a start!2020-07-0249 min
Dr. Richard Huysmans' PodcastFinding a MentorA mentor should be someone who can show you the way through things. They may not have THE answer, but they probably have AN answer. A bit like a Sherpa helps people up mountains. They cannot climb the mountain for you, but they can give you the best advice and support about how to climb.2020-06-2536 min
Dr. Richard Huysmans' PodcastLeaving AcademiaThe decision to become an academic researcher is often based on passion for science or research. And although leaving any profession is hard, the decision to leave academia is often a tough one. There are often conflicting emotions concerning staying or leaving. Not to mention the conversations with staff, students and colleagues. And sometimes it can feel like trying to leave a maze.2020-06-1844 min
Dr. Richard Huysmans' PodcastDeveloping Your Transferable SkillsPhD graduates are clearly capable of doing many things beyond the running of an individual research project. However, that is not always obvious to their potential employers. Here, I look at how to track, record and build transferable skills developed in your PhD or research career, so they can be made "accessible" to your potential non-academic employers.2020-06-1138 min
Dr. Richard Huysmans' PodcastManaging Virtual TeamsVirtual teams, or my preferred term – distributed teams – have come into prominence as a result of many governments implementing physical distancing measures to curb the transmission of COVID-19. However, virtual teams have been in operation for many years. Banks and utilities have had personnel placed across the globe for varying functions for the last decade. IT firms have used the value of differing time zones across the globe to enable projects to progress continuously over a 24 hour period.2020-06-0440 min
Dr. Richard Huysmans' PodcastThings to Do When You Cannot Conduct ExperimentsWhether it is a global pandemic or broken machinery, there are times when doing experiments might not be possible. In this webinar, Richard go through some of the things you could do when collecting data is not possible. We also hear from participants – about their go to things to do when they cannot do their experiments.2020-05-2830 min
Dr. Richard Huysmans' PodcastBuilding an Enhanced PhD ProgramIt is no longer enough to offer “just a PhD program”. Universities and their faculties, colleges, schools and departments all need to prepare PhD graduates for the workforce. And not just the research or academic workforce, but the wider workforce. We know that 50% of PhD graduates will immediately go onto a non-academic career, and fewer than 10% will end up in academia long term. So, it is time we started preparing students for that reality.2020-05-2527 min
Dr. Richard Huysmans' PodcastLooking at Career OptionsAccording to research from the UK, 2/3 of final year PhD students are unclear on what they want to do after their PhD. And about 1/3 (30%) of PhD graduates would not do the their PhD again. I think the two are linked. That not know what you want to do next means you get a job that may or may not value your PhD.2020-05-2033 min
Dr. Richard Huysmans' PodcastMoving Career StreamsAcross all areas of training there are essentially five streams of work: (1) Practitioner – doing the work you were trained to do. (2) Researcher – investigating a topic of interest. As an academic you are simultaneously a Practitioner and a Researcher (3) Educator – Training others based on your skills, experience and training. (4) Management – Overseeing the work of others. (5) Policy – Implementing and organising how work happens. Of course the streams aren’t mutually exclusive and they have different levels of experience and expertise within them.2020-05-1825 min
Dr. Richard Huysmans' PodcastFacebook for ResearchersSocial media is a key part of your research communication arsenal. Facebook is the largest social network. It has more than 2.4 billion active users. But what does it mean to a researcher? How can you get access to a small slice of that attention? In this webinar Richard goes through some of the things to consider when using Facebook for your research and factors that might make Facebook more or less successful.2020-05-1346 min
Dr. Richard Huysmans' PodcastIdentifying Your Potential Selling PointsGetting funding as a researcher – let alone an early career researcher or PhD student – is increasingly difficult. And everyone is being encouraged to get an industry partner. But how do you know what they want? Especially for biomedical sciences where drug discovery takes YEARS and heaps of money? In this webinar I’ll look at how you can identify what you have to offer beyond the obvious “your research expertise”.2020-05-1138 min
Dr. Richard Huysmans' PodcastBlogging for ResearchersIncreasingly academics and researchers more broadly are being asked to participate in social media. Sometimes it is about engagement, sometimes translation and other times simply to communicate. A good place for researchers to start is blogging. But what does that involve?2020-05-0641 min
Dr. Richard Huysmans' PodcastAn Introduction to Strategic Planning in ResearchStrategy and planning are common outside research. Increasingly business-based approaches are being applied to research. Not just applied, but required. Take, for example, applications for new centres and institutes. Not to mention large national competitive grants. Smaller research groups are now also applying strategic planning approaches to facilitate progress. Working through a series of facilitated workshops, I help researchers understand the strategic planning process and build an implementable plan for success.2020-05-0425 min
Dr. Richard Huysmans' PodcastWrite That Thesis, Blog or Article FasterProlific writing is essential to success as an academic. And it is also likely necessary for success in any career beyond your PhD. In this webinar I go through some of the things you can do to improve your writing. I also look at some techniques you can use to get more written on a regular basis. And, like all webinars I run, there some chat about the challenges people face.2020-04-2939 min
Dr. Richard Huysmans' PodcastTwitter for ResearchersSocial media is a key part of your research communication arsenal. Twitter is one of the largest social networks. It has more than 300 million active users. But what does it mean to a researcher? How can you get access to a small slice of that attention? In this webinar Richard goes through some of the things to consider when using Twitter for your research and factors that might make Twitter more or less successful.2020-04-2249 min
Dr. Richard Huysmans' PodcastTechnology Options in Project ManagementThere are many technology options for project management in research. In this webinar we take a quick look at some that are out there and why you might use one over another. We also look at some of the different project management approaches and their suitability to different technology platforms.2020-04-1550 min
Dr. Richard Huysmans' PodcastFinding Grant Writing in Research OpportunitiesHow and where to find funding opportunities as a PhD student or early career researcher (ECR).2020-04-0839 min
Dr. Richard Huysmans' PodcastCoronaWhelmed – Community-led Discussion on Dealing with COVID-19COVID-19 is causing many governments to enforce social isolation measures. Success as an academic or PhD might, at times require social isolation. However, it is not cool when everyone else is forced to be at home with us. So, how are you coping? What are you doing? What work are you able to focus on solely from home? How will it impact your PhD? What about your research? In this community-led discussion a forum for these questions to be asked and answered.2020-04-0156 min
Dr. Richard Huysmans' PodcastWorking with PhD Students and ECRs PartnersGetting funding as a researcher – let alone an early career researcher or PhD student – is increasingly difficult. Particularly in the form of competitive grants. However, one source that remains somewhat untapped and under utilised is industry-funded research. In order to get access to industry funds, researchers need to find partners.2020-03-2520 min
Dr. Richard Huysmans' PodcastGetting Funding As an ECRLive recording of a webinar giving a quick introduction to early career researchers on how they could improve their chances of obtaining competitive grant funding.2020-03-1834 min
Dr. Richard Huysmans' PodcastProject Management in ResearchRichard gives a quick introduction to project management in research. He covers several different approaches, and when and where they might be of value in research.2020-03-1145 min
Dr. Richard Huysmans' PodcastThe You Project # 43 with Dr Richard HuysmansOn this episode of TYP, Craig chats with Dr. Richard Huysmans about all things learning, upskilling, research, business development, career change, academia and the trauma of Craig’s first semester of University (at 36). The lads explore everything from getting back into study (as an adult) and navigating the terror and confusion of becoming a student (again), through to the many levels of learning from the ‘Google Classroom’ all the way up to gaining a PhD in something you’re passionate about. So inspired was Craig, that (with Richard’s guidance) he’s thinking about tackling a PhD in Philosophy (his passion...2020-03-041h 15Dr. Richard Huysmans' PodcastHelium Podcast #19: Nurturing Industry Relationships for Research Sponsorship, Collaboration and Student MentoringDr. Richard Huysmans joined the show to discuss how to develop and nurture relationships with industry. These relationships will lead to more well-rounded mentoring for your students, more research collaboration opportunities and possible sponsorship of you work. How do you start? Ask your senior mentors to introduce you to their industry collaborators. Develop a LinkedIn profile where you talk about what you are passionate about in your research life. Avoid jargon on social media platforms if your intent is to connect with members of industry. Project the type of collaborator that you want to work with onto those platforms.2020-02-2633 min
Dr. Richard Huysmans' PodcastApplying for JobsAccording to research from the UK, 2/3 of final year PhD students are unclear on what they want to do after their PhD. And about 1/3 (30%) of PhD graduates would not do the their PhD again. In this webinar we’ll take a look at the academic and non-academic job application process and some of the things you can do to increase your chances of success.2020-02-1943 min
Dr. Richard Huysmans' PodcastJane Anderson Podcast: Interview with Research Translation Expert Dr. Richard HuysmansAs a research strategist, Dr. Richard Huysmans is an expert in helping researchers get the best out of their training, their research and their career. He is focused on research translation and together with Jane Anderson, is the only consultant training researchers How to make their LinkedIn profile (research) translation ready, for greater research impact and industry engagement.2020-02-1238 min
Dr. Richard Huysmans' PodcastBudget Setting & Management in ResearchThe four key elements of Project Management are cost, quality, scope and time. Of all four, I most often get asked to help researchers with cost. Or more to the point budget setting and management.2020-02-0525 min
Dr. Richard Huysmans' PodcastBecoming a Resilient ResearcherPhD students have some of the highest rates of mental fatigue of any part of the research system. Some studies even show PhD students as having the worst mental health of all professions and students. Why is this the case? And what can the sector do about it? We look at some of the data on mental health in research as well as tools, tips and techniques students, supervisors and colleagues can employ to be more resilient at work and in life.2020-01-2928 min
Dr. Richard Huysmans' PodcastCV Writing for AcademicsCV writing is not something you need to do every day, not even every year. And some people might be lucky enough that they never need to write a CV. But, if you have to write one it can be tough to know what is in or what is out. Or, if you’re applying for jobs and getting little feedback it’s hard to know what’s wrong with your CV.2020-01-2241 min
Dr. Richard Huysmans' PodcastHow to Identify Potential PartnersOne of the best ways to translate your research into practice is to work directly with an industry partner. But one of the hardest things to do is find a partner interested in the work you do or the knowledge you have. We look at how a research might find potential industry partners.2020-01-1536 min
Dr. Richard Huysmans' PodcastHow to Better Understand the Broader Context of Your ResearchWe often talk about strategy and strategic planning? But what does it actually mean? This webinar gives a brief introduction to strategic planning, and covers one of its key components – environmental scanning. 2020-01-0825 min
Dr. Richard Huysmans' PodcastSWOT AnalysisWe often talk about strategy and strategic planning? But what does it actually mean? In this webinar I’ll give a brief introduction to strategic planning and then cover one of its key components – SWOT analysis (also known as Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats).2019-12-1125 min
Dr. Richard Huysmans' PodcastUsing Technology to Complete Your PhD FasterAverage completion times for a PhD vary, but most data suggests at least four years (full time) as an average. In some cases, the average completion time is more than seven years! So, how can we reduce that time. Short of doing more work or more hours (which I do not recommend), or being more organised what else can be done to reduce the time it takes to finish your PhD?2019-12-0430 min
Dr. Richard Huysmans' PodcastBuilding Your Personal Research WebsiteIncreasingly researchers are expected to develop and manage their own personal brand. This can (and does) cover many aspects of online and offline life. Initially, it began with social media. But websites have decreased in price and increased in accessibility so it’s now reasonable – and easy – to have you own! But how do you do that? Where do you start? And hat is important?2019-11-2731 min
Dr. Richard Huysmans' PodcastLinkedIn for ResearchersLinkedIn is the only social media network dedicated to work-related activities. As such, it has a unique place for academics in connecting with industry. In this webinar I’ll go through why you might use LinkedIn and the things to do to get the most of out it as an academic.2019-11-2050 min
Dr. Richard Huysmans' PodcastInstagram for ResearchersSocial media is a key part of your research communication arsenal. Instagram one of the fastest growing social networks in terms of percentage of people who use it in Australia. It has more than 1 billion active users. But what does it mean to a researcher? How can you get access to a small slice of that attention?2019-11-1323 min
Jane Anderson Show PodcastEp. 42 - Research Translation Expert Dr. Richard HuysmansEp. 42 - Research Translation Expert Dr. Richard Huysmans Are you... An academic A researcher Working in a University Working for a Research Institute and looking to increase your opportunities with Industry? The process of accessing research opportunities continues to evolve and change and whilst there are still plenty of opportunities, often one of the most overlooked ways of doing that is accessing LinkedIn. In this episode we chat with Dr. Richard Huysmans, an expert in research translation and the work he's doing with researchers and academics in universities and research institutes to access...2019-09-0539 min
The You Project#43 with Dr. Richard HuysmansOn this episode of TYP, Craig chats with Dr. Richard Huysmans about all things learning, upskilling, research, business development, career change, academia and the trauma of Craig’s first semester of University (at 36). The lads explore everything from getting back into study (as an adult) and navigating the terror and confusion of becoming a student (again), through to the many levels of learning from the ‘Google Classroom’ all the way up to gaining a PhD in something you’re passionate about. So inspired was Craig, that (with Richard’s guidance) he’s thinking about tackling a PhD in Philosophy (his passion), us...2019-03-261h 15